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Andy Warhol — Studies for a Boy Book (Bodley Gallery Announcement)
Andy Warhol — Studies for a Boy Book (Bodley Gallery Announcement)
Andy Warhol

Studies for a Boy Book (Bodley Gallery Announcement)

1956

This offset lithograph from 1956 showcases Andy Warhol's early exploration of commercial printing techniques and imagery. The work serves as an announcement for the Bodley Gallery, demonstrating Warhol's interest in blending fine art with graphic design and advertising aesthetics. The piece represents a pivotal moment in Warhol's artistic development before he became famous for his pop art silkscreens. The composition reflects the artist's fascination with repetition and mass production methods. This announcement piece exemplifies Warhol's ability to elevate everyday commercial materials into fine art objects.

Medium
Offset lithograph on paper
Dimensions

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Vanguarts — Contemporary Dialogue

April 23, 2026

Estimate: $600$1,000

Lot 276

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Andy Warhol, Studies for a Boy Book (Bodley Gallery Announcement), 1956

This offset lithograph from 1956 showcases Andy Warhol's early exploration of commercial printing techniques and imagery. The work serves as an announcement for the Bodley Gallery, demonstrating Warhol's interest in blending fine art with graphic design and advertising aesthetics. The piece represents a pivotal moment in Warhol's artistic development before he became famous for his pop art silkscreens. The composition reflects the artist's fascination with repetition and mass production methods. This announcement piece exemplifies Warhol's ability to elevate everyday commercial materials into fine art objects.

Medium
Offset lithograph on paper
Dimensions
40.4 x 34.3 cm
Year
1956
Seen at
Vanguarts, Online (via Artsy)

Related themes

Fine Art Print, Lithography, Early Work, Mass Production, 1950s Art, Modern Art, Pop Art, Commercial Design, Gallery Announcement, Repetition

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Collected by

Sebastián In Situ, Alex Capecelatro, Art Institute of Chicago, Sebastián Naranjo, Derek Jones, Lisa Rembrandt, Nicholas Blum, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Nick Phoenix